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16 Aram (Syria) was thy merchant by reason of the multitude of the goods of thy making; they gave thee for thy wares emeralds, purple, and embroidered work, and fine linen, and coral, and rubies.

17 Yehudah, and Eretz Yisroel, they were thy merchants; they traded for thy merchandise chittim (wheat) of Minnit, and balsam oil, and devash, and shemen, and balm.

18 Damascus was thy merchant in the multitude of the wares of thy making, for the multitude of all riches; in the yayin of Chelbon, and white wool.

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16 “‘Aram[a](A) did business with you because of your many products; they exchanged turquoise,(B) purple fabric, embroidered work, fine linen,(C) coral(D) and rubies for your merchandise.

17 “‘Judah and Israel traded with you; they exchanged wheat(E) from Minnith(F) and confections,[b] honey, olive oil and balm(G) for your wares.(H)

18 “‘Damascus(I) did business with you because of your many products and great wealth of goods.(J) They offered wine from Helbon, wool from Zahar

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Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 27:16 Most Hebrew manuscripts; some Hebrew manuscripts and Syriac Edom
  2. Ezekiel 27:17 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain.